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8th September 2022
NSA calls on new Secretary of State to put British Agriculture first
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on new Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Ranil Jayawardena, to put British farming at the forefront of decision making following his appointment by new Prime Minister Liz…
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7th September 2022
Interim Chair appointed for NSA Scottish Region
Following the resignation of Jen Craig as NSA Scottish Region Chair on Saturday 3rd September, the decision was taken to put one of the two NSA Trustees from the region in the position of interim chair for the foreseeable future. The regional…
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7th September 2022
NSA awards to acknowledge commendable members of UK sheep sector
Two respected awards recognising the outstanding contribution from those working within the UK sheep sector are now open for nominations.The NSA George Hedley Memorial Award and the NSA Bob Payne Memorial Award are both well known and respected for…
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6th September 2022
Interim chairman to be appointed for NSA Scottish Region
On Saturday 3rd September, Jen Craig resigned from her role as NSA Scottish Region Chair. Jen took on the role in February 2019 for an initial two-year term, extending to a second two-year term in early 2021.Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says:…
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2nd September 2022
NSA Chief Executive responds to Minster’s continued dismissal of concerns over trade deals
Phil Stocker this week responded to comments from Britain’s Minister for International Trade, Anne-Marie Treyelyan, who again said farmers’ concerns over trade deals with Australia and New Zealand were misplaced. The Minister told the Financial…
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31st August 2022
UK sheep sector proudly prepares for Love Lamb Week 2022
On the dawn of Love Lamb Week, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging the nation’s sheep farmers to get behind the important sector campaign, sharing stories of sustainability, high animal welfare and production of a delicious, nutritious…
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30th August 2022
NSA calls for robust food policy amongst cost-of-living crisis
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for a robust food policy that protects British producers and consumers from further harm during the cost-of-living crisis.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker says: “Continued disruption to the global food…
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10th August 2022
NSA travel bursary winner sets sights on world record
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will be backing Kent shepherd Marie Prebble as she attempts a gruelling world record shearing attempt in a few weeks' time.Marie, an NSA Next Generation Ambassador and member of the NSA South East Region…
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25th July 2022
NSA Sheep Event attracts a global crowd
With just two days to go until gates open for NSA Sheep 2022 the National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted to announce that it will be hosting visitors from well beyond the UK at this year’s event, with visitors from at least 10 countries around…
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25th July 2022
NSA award opens up exciting opportunities for adventure seeking young sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to open applications as the search begins for the second pair of lucky recipients for the NSA Samuel Wharry Memorial Award for the Next Generation.The award, given in association with the Company of…
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22nd July 2022
NSA says confidence will be dented by lack of parliamentary scrutiny over Australia trade deal
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is deeply concerned that the first post Brexit trade deal is set to pass through parliament without scrutiny.The Australian/UK Free Trade Deal, the first post Brexit trade deal for the UK, has passed through its…
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15th July 2022
NSA questions popular restaurant chain’s controversial and disappointing decision
As a long established favourite choice for Sunday lunchtimes, lamb is often especially popular for those choosing to enjoy a traditional roast dinner when eating out. The National Sheep Association (NSA) was therefore recently disappointed to hear…
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30th June 2022
NSA warns of risks to multi-functional farmland from blanket tree planting aims
Following the statement from the Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor) last week, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is highlighting the need for recognising the value of the farmed landscape the UK already has, and the importance of the…
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25th June 2022
NSA relieved to report potential case of foot-and-mouth disease in Norfolk has been ruled out
NSA members may have heard rumours of a suspected foot-and-mouth disease alert on a pig farm in Norfolk late on Thursday or Friday last week (23rd/24th June 2022). NSA was in contact with Defra as a member of their livestock core group throughout…
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22nd June 2022
NSA hosts international organic farmers, vets and advisors
Sharing insights into organic farming practices in the UK, the National Sheep Association (NSA) was pleased to welcome and act as host to a group of 14 international farmers from Turkey, Spain and Italy last week. As part of an EU Erasmus funded…
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20th June 2022
NSA supports EFRA recommendation on post Brexit trade deals
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is adding its support to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s (EFRA) recommendation to Government to formally commit to upholding animal welfare and environmental standards in all post Brexit trade…
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16th June 2022
NSA welcomes publication of Government response to the National Food Strategy
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the publication of the long-awaited Government response to Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy, an independent review of the UK's food system.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker says: “The…
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14th June 2022
NSA Sheep Event workshops set to provide practical advice for flock improvement
An extensive and varied programme of workshops at this summer’s National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Sheep Event will ensure visitors have the opportunity to keep up to date with the latest advice and information on a range of topical sheep issues.The…
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9th June 2022
NSA joins industry in writing to George Eustice regarding live animal export from Calais
NSA joins NBA, NPA and NFU in writing to George Eustice, to stress the importance of the development of a live animal Border Control Post (BCP) at, or near to, the port of Calais in France. The UK sheep sector is heavily reliant on the export market…
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7th June 2022
NSA Scotland Chair recognised for outstanding contribution to industry
From no fewer than seven nominations, NSA Scotland Chair Jen Craig has been announced as this year’s recipient of the NSA Scotland Silver Salver which is awarded annually in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Scottish sheep industry.…
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7th June 2022
NSA calls for balance and stability in policy direction
News from the past weekend, from further destruction in Ukraine to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, has once again drawn attention to the climate and environmental challenges facing the planet. Highlighting the threat to global food production the…
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1st June 2022
Register of Sheep Advisers celebrates first anniversary
Today, Wednesday 1st June, marks the first anniversary of the Register of Sheep Advisers (RoSA). Having launched in 2021 the network, has, in its first year, offered opportunity to independent sheep consultants, nutritionists, vets, SQPs and more to…
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23rd May 2022
NSA emphasises urgent need for UK Food Strategy amidst global food crisis
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urgently calling for the release of the Government’s long awaited UK Food Strategy following the UN’s warning of an imminent global food crisis due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.Following a UN meeting…
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19th May 2022
NSA Next Generation Ambassadors examine sheep supply chain options
The 2022 cohort of National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation Ambassadors were informed and inspired at their latest personal and professional delivery session this week.Coming together for the second time since being chosen as Ambassadors for…
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11th May 2022
NSA and Moredun work together to support UK sheep farmers
With a shared passion of providing valuable advice to UK sheep farmers, the National Sheep Association (NSA) and Moredun have a long history of working closely together to ensure a sustainable, healthy and productive UK sheep flock.With both NSA and…
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10th May 2022
South Wales smallholder final lucky recipient of NSA and Solway membership prize
As a keen smallholder, Eifion Thomas from Bonvilston in the Vale of Glamorgan is looking forward to using his prize of lambing pens in the years ahead following his name being drawn as the lucky winner of the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) final…
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9th May 2022
NSA welcomes latest UN Global Land Outlook report
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed findings from the latest UN Global Land Outlook report that recognises agriculture’s future role in feeding the global population as well as rebuilding biodiversity and restoring the damage of…
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29th April 2022
NSA questions Trade and Agriculture Commission assumption that industry has overreacted to Australian trade deal
The UK sheep sector’s concerns over the recently agreed UK / Australia trade deal have been undermined and insulted by recent comments from the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC). This is the belief of the National Sheep Association (NSA) in…
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28th April 2022
NSA disappointed by announcement of further delays to full import controls for EU products
NSA is disappointed that Ministers have again today (Thursday 28th April) announced the delay of the implementation of full import controls for EU products and is warning of the damage this could have on food ingredients and products entering the…
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26th April 2022
Healthy livestock are a solution to climate change
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the launch of a new Ruminant Health and Welfare report that highlights how reducing endemic diseases in ruminant livestock can support the slowing of climate change by significantly reducing methane…
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